In full: Conservative and Unionist Party. (in Britain) the major right-wing party, which developed from the Tories in the 1830s. It advocates a mixed economy, and encourages property owning and free enterprise
(in Canada) short for Progressive Conservative Party
(in other countries) any of various political parties generally opposing change
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"Reform are welcome to him," a Conservative party source told the PA news agency.
From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026
Rosindell, who joined the Conservative party aged 14 and had served as an MP since 2001, announced on X that he was resigning to "put country before party".
From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026
It is far from unusual to see tributes to Margaret Thatcher at Conservative party conferences.
From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025
Poilievre now faces a mandatory leadership review in January, where Conservative party members will vote on whether he should stay on as leader at their upcoming national convention.
From BBC • Aug. 19, 2025
It was, however, evident that, while the Conservative party were organized, the Liberals on their side were divided and indifferent.
From The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)
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